How many feet can your load pass your front/ rear of the trailer

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  1. thedrifter

    thedrifter Medium Load Member

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    As long as your total trailer and load do not exceed 53' you are legal over 53 you will need a permit
     
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    it's totally a state by state thing, what states are you going through ?
     
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    I got a ticket on I 40 at the weigh station in NC because I had bags of sand on pallets, each pallet weight was 5k.
    The ticket cost $100.00 because anything over 2k pounds had to have at least 2 straps on the front if it was greater than 5 feet from the headboard if it wasn't blocked by braces. I only had 1 strap on the front pallet.
    For what ever that is worth, just passing it along.
     
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    Just don't let them hang over this far.

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    Yeah, thats usually the first thing drivers need to know about flat-bedding. Cops can see very quickly that you are untrained if you dont know basic tie down laws.

    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/safety-initiatives/cargo/cs-manual-chap2.htm
     
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    Why wouldn't you want to put extra securement on the front pallet anyways? I would always put 2 straps and then X strap the pallets also. Preventing forward movement is a big thing too.
     
  7. keepontrucking81

    keepontrucking81 Light Load Member

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    Great site! Im new to this, I've been asking the shipper every time I pick up loads they always helped me. I ask the drivers as well on the site. They are so kind they helped me out every time , and there were many drivers where they actually helped me tie down my loads..One thing i realized is most drivers look out for each other. This site is very helpful for me as well. Thank you drivers be safe

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    John,

    I'm relatively new to and you are right, it is amazing how kind and helpful the other drivers are. Even when I was with a bad / shady company, it was the other drivers there that looked out for me / pointed out what to watch for with the company, ie being over loaded / fines, etc....

    I'm not sure if I've been lucky and have ran with a bunch of really great guys but it makes me wonder why truckers have a bad rap, I've seen nothing but great guys out there. Actually I've been OTR and I know why there is a bad rap.
     
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